| Maya Neal | |
| Fullname: | Maya Camille Neal |
| Birth Date: | 22 December 1996 |
| Birth Place: | Naperville, Illinois, United States |
| Position: | Defender |
| Collegeyears1: | 2015–2019 |
| College1: | Tennessee Volunteers |
| Collegecaps1: | 79 |
| Collegegoals1: | 3 |
| Years1: | 2020–2021 |
| Clubs1: | Le Havre |
| Caps1: | 5 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 2023 |
| Clubs2: | UMF Afturelding |
| Caps2: | 18 |
| Goals2: | 7 |
| Years3: | 2024-Present |
| Clubs3: | BIIK Shymkent |
Maya Camille Neal (born 22 December 1996) is a Liberian footballer and athlete.[1]
Neal was born on 22 December 1996 in Naperville, Illinois.[2] She competed in her first triathlon at the age of nine.[3] Neal attended Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville.[4]
Neal attended the University of Tennessee, where she majored in political science.[5] She was a multi-sport athlete for the Lady Vols, competing for the varsity soccer and track and field teams.[6] She was regarded as one of the soccer team's most important players.[7] She tore her meniscus in her collegiate soccer debut.[8]
Neal represented Liberia at the 2016 African Championships in Athletics.[9]
Neal has been described as having an "attack-minded defending style".[10]
Neal is the daughter of Michelle Neal, an immigration attorney who was born in Liberia.[9]